Sportsbooks sweat U.S. run entering knockouts

France and Argentina top the World Cup odds board as the tournament enters the knockout stage, but according to ESPN Sports Betting, it's the United States that's giving sportsbooks heartburn. Heavy early betting on longer American odds means each victory deepens the liability for Vegas. Good news for fans, bad news for bookmakers.

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